Microsoft has announced that the Xbox One S will be coming to Australia on August 2nd. The 2TB Launch Edition features a slimmed down design and a built in power supply. Most importantly, the console will support 4K Ultra HD with High Dynamic Range. Some minor quality of life changes have also been added to the front of the console, such as an IR blaster, and re-positioned USB 3.0 port and controller sync button.
The Xbox Wireless Controller has also received some upgrades. The body of the controller is now textured and Bluetooth support has been added. The controller is backwards compatible with both the old Xbox One and Windows 10. It will be priced at $89.95 AUD.
The 2TB Launch Edition Xbox One S package will be priced at $549. Gears of Wars fans who are willing to hold out until October 7th will be rewarded with a very awesome Gears of War 4 branded bundle and two custom controllers with designed inspired by Crimson Omen and JD Fenix. The Gears of War console will be priced at $599 and the controllers will be $109.95 each.
Last month, we revealed a new member of the Xbox One family, the Xbox One S. Today, we’re excited to announce that the highly-anticipated 2TB Xbox One S launch edition will begin hitting shelves in Australia on August 2nd. That means that all pre-orders will arrive on August 2nd and, for those of you that haven’t yet, you can still pre-order a 2TB Xbox One S launch edition through microsoftstore.com and select retailers. Availability is limited and demand is high so you’ll want to check with your local retailer for more information and pre-order your console soon.
Xbox One S is the most compact Xbox yet, 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One, and includes a built-in power supply. We also shifted one of the three USB ports and the pairing button to the front of the Xbox One S alongside the newly added IR blaster for increased accessibility.
Beyond the fresh new design, Xbox One S is the first and only console that allows you to watch Blu-ray movies and stream video in stunning 4K Ultra HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR). That means you’ll get to enjoy your favourite shows and movies in the clearest, most realistic video possible. With HDR support for video and gaming, Xbox One games like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, and Scalebound will look even better thanks to a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, bringing out the true visual depth of your favourite games.
Xbox One S also comes bundled with the new Xbox Wireless Controller featuring textured grip, improved Xbox Wireless signal and added Bluetooth* support. The controller can be purchased as a standalone item for $89.95AUD RRP and will also be available on August 2nd. All Xbox One games, accessories and Xbox Live services will work with Xbox One S.
The 2TB launch edition Xbox One S will be available in Australia in limited quantities for $549AUD RRP on August 2nd.
Gears of War fans can also pre-order the Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Limited Edition 2TB Bundle – the first-ever custom-designed Xbox One S bundle – for $599AUD RRP today, ahead of its release date on October 7th. For players looking for the full Gears of War treatment, two new custom controllers (sold separately) are also available for pre-order – the Crimson Omen and JD Fenix Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controllers ($109.95AUD RRP). For more details, visit the Xbox Wire or your local retailer.
With the biggest blockbuster line-up of games in Xbox history coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 this year, platform updates to help you stay connected with friends on Xbox Live with even more games across your favourite devices and more hardware options available, 2016 and beyond is looking to be an incredible time to be an Xbox gamer.
*Bluetooth capabilities require Windows 10 devices running the Windows Anniversary Update
KONAMI Announces Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG & PES 2017 at Gamescom 2016
Yu-Gi-Oh! and the ‘Best Sports Game’ of Gamescom 2014 & 2015 comes to Cologne
Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has announced its highlights for this year’s Gamescom, as the publisher showcases Yu-Gi-Oh!TRADING CARD GAME, and the eagerly awaited PES 2017 at the Cologne event.
With the show opening to trade and press on Wednesday, August 17th and to consumers on Thursday, August 18th at the Koelnmesse GmbH Exhibition Centre in Cologne, Germany, KONAMI will offer consumers and industry influencers the opportunity to access some of the biggest titles in KONAMI’s portfolio.
KONAMI will showcase its extensive range of Yu-Gi-Oh! titles as well as proudly premiere the world’s first consumer hands on for PES 2017 via dedicated booths.
KONAMI’s dedicated Yu-Gi-Oh! booth is located in Hall 5.2 / A030 / B031
KONAMI’s booth featuring PES 2017 is located in Hall 8.1 / B021
The booth for business partners and media can be found in Hall 4.2 / A010 B011
The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME is the best-selling trading card game in the world with over 25 billion cards sold. It is a game of strategy, where players create individual Decks of cards collected from Structure Decks and Booster Packs. Two players engage in a duel while using cards that represent powerful Monsters, magical Spells and surprising Traps. Duellists with well-constructed Decks, dominating monsters, solid strategy and good fortune are the victors in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. is the exclusive licensee and rights holder to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG in Europe and Oceania.
PES 2017 is founded around the ‘Control Reality’ ethos, elevating the award-winning gameplay to a new level via incredible new control elements and a new standard of visual realism, without sacrificing what made PES successful in the first place – playing a match with your friends. The industry-leading Fox Engine once again powers the series to reach new heights, with KONAMI looking to its focus on first touch, the making and receiving of passes, and AI that adapts to counter the way users play to elevate the game’s acclaimed realism. Visitors can get hands-on with the latest football simulation and experience the control reality concept for themselves, a world-premiere for the public!
About Konami Group
KONAMI CORPORATION was established in 1973, and became a holding company of the Konami Group on March 31, 2006. KONAMI CORPORATION covers the fields of “Digital Entertainment Business”, “Health & Fitness Business”, “Gaming & Systems Business” and “Pachinko & Pachinko Slot Machines Business”. KONAMI CORPORATION went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988 and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. Home Page URL: www.konami.co.jp. Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. is a wholly-owned subsidiary, responsible for popular franchises like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Pro Evolution Soccer amongst other top sellers. Konami Group is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide. For more information concerning Konami Digital Entertainment and its products, please visit www.konami-europe.com.
Fight for the AMX CDC Event Celebrates Tank Centennial
New chained operation offers free Tier VIII tank and in-game rewards
July 18, 2016 — The Fight for the AMX CDC event is now live for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Xbox 360. The second in the console platform chained ops missions continues the commemoration of 100 Years of Tanks by allowing players to earn the powerful French Tier VIII AMX Chasseur de chars medium tank and additional prizes through to July 29.
To participate in the Fight for the AMX CDC event, tankers can head into battle with any Tier III–X vehicle from any nation to accumulate experience. Awards for reaching milestones each week include consumables, Premium Account time, XP boosts and the ultimate reward, the AMX Chasseur de chars.
The AMX Chasseur de chars packs a powerful punch with its accurate, quick aiming and devastating firepower. With a high top speed, this tank can easily claim sniping positions early on, and while capable of massive destruction, it is balanced by light armour, so tankers need to pick their moment to shoot and moment to hide.
For more information on the Fight for the AMX CDC event, visit the official website:
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped over 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that includes the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.
As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobile platforms, Windows 10 PCs and Mac OS X. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In 2016, Wargaming released World of Tanks for PlayStation®4, continuing its console campaign.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES, SKYDANCE AND BAD ROBOT ANNOUNCE A FOURTH “STAR TREK” FILM
CHRIS PINE AND CAST TO BE JOINED BY CHRIS HEMSWORTH, WHO RETURNS TO THE BLOCKBUSTER FRANCHISE AS GEORGE KIRK
HOLLYWOOD, CA (July 18, 2016) – Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Bad Robot today announced that the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise will return to the big screen for another voyage.
In the next installment of the epic space adventure, Chris Pine’s Captain Kirk will cross paths with a man he never had a chance to meet, but whose legacy has haunted him since the day he was born: his father.
Chris Hemsworth, who appeared in 2009’s “STAR TREK,” will return to the space saga as George Kirk to star alongside Pine.
The remaining cast is expected to return.
J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay will write the screenplay. J.J. Abrams and Lindsey Weber will produce through Bad Robot Productions. David Ellison and Dana Goldberg of Skydance will executive produce.
“STAR TREK,” the first film in the rebooted franchise based on “Star Trek,” created by Gene Roddenberry, earned more than $380 million worldwide in 2009. The second installment, “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS,” earned more than $460 million worldwide when it opened in May 2013.
The series’ third film, “STAR TREK BEYOND,” is directed by Justin Lin (“FAST & FURIOUS” franchise) and opens in theaters on July 22, 2016.
Hemsworth is currently starring in “GHOSTBUSTERS” alongside Melissa McCarthy, Kristin Wiig and Kate McKinnon, and filming “THOR: RAGNAROK” and “AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR – Part 1” back to back. He is repped by CAA and ROAR.
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About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
Indie Gala and Yonder will be releasing their co-op game Red Rope: Don’t Fall Behindon July 21st. The game is an allegorical adventure about the trials and tribulations of relationships. The two protagonists are bound together by a rope that serves as their only weapon against the enemies in the labyrinth but also a restriction that forces them to stay close together.
The game features 100 hand made levels filled with symbolism. Players can take control of the couple on their own or grab a friend to play Red Rope: Don’t Fall Behind the way it was meant to be played. Yonder estimates the game will take about 10 hours to complete.
Red Rope: Don’t Fall Behind will launch on Steam for $7.99 USD. The game will run on Linux, Mac, and Windows.
Indie Gala and Capsule Computers is starting a brand new Monday bundle format to get you pumped up for the upcoming week. The new Monday Motivation bundle features ten great indie titles for only $2.49 during the first 24 hours of the sale.
For a minimum price of $1.00, buyers will get:
VIOLET: Space Mission – You have been sent into space to retrieve valuable data from disabled space stations. Be prepared to dodge asteroids in a dangerous, zero-g environment to get to your goal!
boxlife – A first person metroidvania set in a giant box that imprisons you.
Space Survival – A top down space shooter with no checkpoints or saves that will challenge the player’s endurance and skill.
For a minimum price of $2.49, buyers will also receive:
ZVEZDOLIOTIK – A retro styled top down shooter with 5 bosses, 15 weapons, and 15 types of enemies to defeat.
Zeus Quest Remastered – The hilarious point and click adventure that combines Greek myth and science fiction has been remastered for modern computers.
ReignMaker – A tower defense game with match-3 gameplay mechanics.
Urban Pirate – A turn based urban crime simulator set on Sheep Island; you have decided to quit your job and live as an urban pirate.
Led It Rain – Jump on your motorcycle and get ready to kill hordes of zombies at top speeds! The game scores based on how fast players can complete the track and how many zombies they kill.
Grid Masters – A grid based deathmatch featuring destructive weapons like bombs and robot minions.
Calibre 10 Racing – An intense racer mixed with first person shooter mechanics that will challenge player’s reflexes, aim, and strategic thinking.
For the first 24 hours of the sale, the entire bundle is only $2.49, so grab a copy at Indie Gala before the price goes up!
Artificial Intelligence Runs Amok in ‘Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series’ Episode 7: ‘Access Denied’
Second ‘Adventure Pass’ Episode Downloads July 26th
Today we can announce the release date and a special guest star for the seventh episode in Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series.
The second episode in the ‘Adventure Pass’ add-on series, Episode 7: ‘Access Denied’ will be available digitally worldwide starting Tuesday July 26th on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360®, for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. The episode will also be coming to the Windows Store.
This episode may be purchased digitally as part of the Adventure Pass for $14.99 USD or equivalent, which includes access to Episodes 6, 7, and 8 as they release. The episode will also be available individually for $4.99 USD or equivalent. Players need to own at least Episode 1 in the series, or the season pass disc, in order to purchase Episodes 6, 7, and 8.
In Episode 7: ‘Access Denied’, continuing their portal journey in search of home, Jesse and crew land in a world entirely controlled by PAMA – a sinister “thinking machine” determined to command everyone and everything in pursuit of optimal usefulness and efficiency. Forced on the run to avoid capture and assimilation, you’ll need to work with a new ally to defeat the corrupted computer and free the population it has enslaved.
The all-star cast gets another new addition for this episode, with Yvette Nicole Brown (Community) as Harper, PAMA’s creator in hiding.
Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series – Episode 7: ‘Access Denied’ is rated ‘E10+’ (Everyone 10+) for Violent References and Mild Language by the ESRB. Future content in the season is yet to be rated by the ESRB. The series is published by Telltale Games in partnership with Mojang.
Mojang is a Microsoft owned game studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. We’re responsible for the relatively popular video game, Minecraft. More recently, we released Scrolls; it’s nothing like Minecraft, but also fun to play. We’re also publishing Cobalt, an upcoming game from Oxeye Game Studio; it’ll include lots of robots performing slow-mo combat rolls.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a leading and award-winning independent developer and publisher of games for every major interactive platform from home consoles and PC to mobile and tablet devices, and is the pioneer of the episodic delivery of digital gaming content. By successfully developing games as an episodic series and frequently releasing in the format of a game season, they create longer consumer engagement than traditional games for each release. Founded in 2004 by games industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader with numerous honors and awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, BAFTA, SXSW, the IMGA, and more, as well as being named Studio of the Year across multiple years. Telltale’s reputation for quality has been established across more than two dozen different product releases over the years with recognition and acclaim from publications like IGN, The New York Times, and Variety, including over 100 “Game of the Year” awards from publications like USA Today, Yahoo! Games, Wired, Spike TV VGAs, E!, Official Xbox Magazine, The Telegraph, Metacritic, and more. Telltale is a fully licensed third party publisher on consoles from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, and also publishes games on the PC, Mac, iOS, and Android-based platforms. For more information visit www.telltalegames.com .
Madrid, Spain (July 19, 2016) — Publisher BadLand Games and studio Santa Clara Games will be releasing 8 bit, top down shooter 8DAYS on Steam on July 22nd. 8DAYS is a pixelated practice in precision, patience, and peacekeeping. Players can unravel the mysteries of 8DAYS’ five chapters on their own or with the help of a friend in the local multiplayer mode. Awarded Best Gameplay at Granada Gaming Festival 2015 and nominated to the AzPlay International Festival of Independent Games 2015 8DAYS has already seen success with the first “mission” of the game when it launched on the Humble Store. Fans of the first installment will have their thirst more than quenched with this, the full story.
8DAYS: Peace is our business
The world has been dominated by dark forces since the beginning of human history. Known as the Masters of Mankind by those directly under their control, these dark forces will use any means necessary to protect their own interests — including starting wars. In 8DAYS the mercenary team G.O.D. (Gold, Oil, and Diamonds, Inc) and the 8DAYS Magazine are two modern instruments used to control the masses. G.O.D. is primarily a peacekeeping force and 8DAYS ensures the bias of public opinion. In 8DAYS players take on the role of Lola and Mike, two of G.O.D.’s expendable mercenaries.
Features:
Dual-stick shooter
High replay value: each chapter has hidden secrets. Level design allows players to solve levels in different ways every time they play.
Local Cooperative Mode for 2 players
5 chapters including the previous release “Mission 1: Rice Wars”
It features solid 2D arcade mechanics improved with 3D input controls (keyboard and mouse combination, dual stick gamepad).
8DAYS features an original soundtrack and the title song “Wildlands” sets the scene for players to dive right into the game’s five missions. A fun-size version of the Original Soundtrack featuring 5 tracks (Wildlands, Big Ass Mansion, Minibosses, Big John, and Riot) is available now for $2.49 on iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify, and BandCamp. The full length Original Soundtrack will go on sale for $5.99 on the same day as the launch and includes 28 tracks.
About BadLand Games: BadLand Games is an international publishing company that firmly believes in the need to support emerging talent. We are passionate gamers on a mission to find the diamonds in the rough. Working alongside talented developers, we bring captivating, outstanding games to the masses. We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic and dedicated developers with all sorts of games from Beat-Em-Up to RPG to Puzzle and everything in between.
About Santa Clara Games: Santa Clara Games is an independent video game studio based in the beautiful city of San Sebastian, Spain. It is ruled by the two crazy guys Alex Martin (@gravstar) and Iñaki Martinez (@ipuntom) since 2013.
Own Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure? Then have its groovy soundtrack for free. Are you a Mac owner and don’t own Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure because it’s not available? Well, it is now.
Game Swing and Curve Digital bundle soundtrack for free as Mac owners enter the court for the first time
July 18th, 2016 – London, United Kingdom
Get ready to dig it, dodgeball fans – Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure’s infectiously groovy soundtrack now comes free with every copy of the game. And even Mac users can dance with joy – as the game launches on Apple’s system today.
Stikbold! is a single and local multiplayer dodgeball game heavily inspired by the 70’s and its athletes. This is a salute to the heroic sportsmanship of the era, a time when tacky was cool and there was no such thing as bad style.
Follow the story of world famous Stikbold athletes Björn and Jerome, team up with a dodgeball buddy in co-op team battles or charge head first into a manic free-for-all battles with up to five others. Get beaten in the arena? Get revenge from the outside with disgruntled swans, hungry whales and one very lethal minivan.
“If there’s one thing that people have been demanding since we launched Stikold!, it’s to be able to buy the soundtrack,” says Jacob Herold, CEO, Game Swing. “Well we’ve gone one better – we’re giving everyone who owns the game the soundtrack for free. We’ve even gone another better by unveiling the Mac version – if you bought via Steam, you already have access to it.”
Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure features:-
An epic story mode that can be played solo or with a friend in co-op
Local multiplayer mayhem across a variety of unique and chaotic dodgeball arenas
Get knocked out? Stay in the game by attacking players from the sidelines to affect the tournament outcome
Loads of playable dodgeball combatants to unlock
A funky 70s disco soundtrack <–THIS NOW COMES A FREE MP3 ALBUM TOO!!!
Plenty of attractive Moustaches
Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure – complete with soundtrack – is available on Steam and other digital stores for PC and Mac now priced $9.99 / £7.99 / €9.99.
